How South African workplaces are transforming

Sep 26, 2024

There has been a significant increase in the proportion of black people employed in both the private and public sectors at higher skill levels since 2016

​There has been a significant increase in the proportion of black people employed in both the private and public sectors at higher skill levels since 2016   

South Africa seems to be getting close to broad representation in the workforce — 80.7% of economically active people are black African, as are 72% of employed people in the public and private sectors.

But there are differences higher up, towards top management — and between the private and public sectors, especially at the top end…

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